FREE CCNA Lab 023: SSH / VTY lines

Jeremy's IT Lab
5 Jun 201909:13

Summary

TLDRThis CCNA Packet Tracer lab tutorial guides viewers through setting up a secure SSH connection between a switch and a router. Key steps include configuring hostnames, IP addresses, a DNS domain, creating a user account, generating SSH keys, and enabling SSH on vty lines. The video also demonstrates connecting to devices via SSH from a PC, highlighting the security benefits over Telnet.

Takeaways

  • 🔐 **SSH Introduction**: The video introduces SSH (Secure Shell) as a secure method for connecting to network devices, encrypting data packets to prevent unauthorized access.
  • 💻 **Lab Setup**: The lab is designed to practice configuring SSH on network devices, similar to previous labs but with a focus on security.
  • 🌐 **Hostname Configuration**: The first step in setting up SSH is to configure the hostname of each device using the 'hostname' command.
  • 📍 **IP Address Configuration**: Devices must have IP addresses assigned to their interfaces for SSH connectivity, which is configured in the lab.
  • 👤 **User Account Creation**: A single user account is created on each device for SSH login purposes, emphasizing case sensitivity for passwords.
  • 🌐 **DNS Domain Name Setup**: Configuring a DNS domain name is required for SSH and the lab uses 'cisco.com' as the domain.
  • 🔑 **SSH Key Generation**: SSH keys are generated for encrypting packets, with a modulus size of 1024 specified in the lab.
  • #️⃣ **VTY Line Configuration**: VTY lines are configured to allow only SSH connections, with settings for local login and a timeout for inactive sessions.
  • 🔒 **SSH Version 2**: SSH version 2 is recommended over version 1 for its improved security features.
  • 🖥️ **Testing SSH Connection**: The lab concludes with testing SSH connections from a PC to network devices, demonstrating the difference between SSH and Telnet commands.

Q & A

  • What is the purpose of this CCNA lab practice?

    -The purpose of this lab is to practice configuring SSH (Secure Shell) on Cisco devices to establish secure connections between switches and routers.

  • Why is SSH preferred over Telnet for remote device access?

    -SSH is preferred because it encrypts packets between devices, making the data unreadable even if intercepted by an attacker, whereas Telnet sends data in plain text.

  • What are the four main requirements for configuring SSH on a Cisco device?

    -The four requirements are: 1) Set a hostname using the `hostname` command, 2) Configure a DNS domain name using the `ip domain-name` command, 3) Generate the SSH key using `crypto key generate rsa`, and 4) Enable SSH on the vty lines.

  • What is the purpose of configuring a hostname on a device?

    -The hostname is required as part of the SSH configuration to uniquely identify the device. It is a prerequisite for generating the RSA keys.

  • What command is used to set the hostname of a device?

    -The command is `hostname [desired_name]`. For example, `hostname R1` sets the hostname of a router to R1.

  • Why is a domain name required for SSH configuration?

    -A domain name is necessary because it is used in the process of generating the RSA keys for encryption, linking the device's hostname to a specific domain.

  • What command is used to generate the SSH RSA keys and why is the key size important?

    -The command is `crypto key generate rsa`. The key size (modulus) is important as it determines the strength of the encryption, with larger sizes providing stronger security.

  • How do you restrict the vty lines to use SSH only and disable Telnet?

    -Use the command `transport input ssh` under the vty line configuration mode to restrict access to SSH only.

  • What command is used to set the inactivity timeout for vty lines?

    -The command is `exec-timeout [minutes]` to specify the number of minutes before an inactive session is terminated. For example, `exec-timeout 5` sets a 5-minute timeout.

  • How do you enable SSH version 2 on a Cisco device and why is it recommended?

    -SSH version 2 can be enabled with the command `ip ssh version 2`. It is recommended because it offers improved security over SSH version 1, addressing known vulnerabilities.

  • How can you test SSH connectivity from a PC to a device using a command?

    -You can use the command `ssh -l [username] [device IP]`. For example, `ssh -l Cisco 192.168.1.1` attempts to connect to a device at 192.168.1.1 using the username 'Cisco'.

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